Best gifts for yoga teachers and yoga lovers this season

With all the doubt that has bought us this year, two things are certain. First, yoga teachers are saviors with their online offerings, and second, far more yoga lovers are leaving 2020 than entered. Yoga has provided a place of calm, connection and grounding during several difficult months, making a yoga gift perfect to give this season.
Want to give your yoga teacher a gift that is both thoughtful and useful? Or does someone you care about have a love of yoga that you would like to help them grow? Here is a list of the best gifts for yoga teachers and yoga lovers this season.

Useful gifts:

Anyone who loves yoga will know that the necessary equipment goes far beyond a yoga mat. To find the greatest possible convenience, there are several useful tools that will make your work easier. Add a little practicality to someone's yoga practice with these ideas for the best gift for yoga teachers.

Neck roll:

A bolster is a great support that helps create length in the body and allows for deeper breathing, relaxation and comfort... something that any yoga practice would benefit from. This pad is made from 100% organic cotton and filled with organic buckwheat hulls, meaning it expertly meets both comfort and ethical requirements.

(Link removed)(Link removed)

If you're looking for a gift for an eco-conscious yogi, this cork block is a great addition to their practice. Made from a renewable energy source, without toxic chemicals, it's a great tool to give a practice a little boost.

(Link removed)(Link removed)

Why not give the gift of inspiration? These 108 Asana Yoga Cards are suitable for all levels, whether you want to help yoga teachers build their classes or yoga lovers want to expand their own practice. This gift is adored by everyone.

Relaxing gifts:

What could be better than relaxing? Yogis love to find Zen as often as possible and are grateful for anything that helps them do so.

(Link removed)(Link removed)

The smell of burning an incense stick is incredibly relaxing, but the havoc it can sometimes wreak is not. Handcrafted in London using environmentally conscious production methods, this lovely little incense holder perfectly captures all the incense ash. A practicality that everyone would appreciate.

(Link removed)(Link removed)

Room spray is an addition that can bring endless benefits to any yoga practice. What better way to relax than when your surroundings exude the aroma of essential oils that harness healing properties? Made from natural ingredients, this is a great gift for yoga teachers to sprinkle into their studios or for a yoga lover to create that studio feel from the comfort of their own home.

(Link removed)(Link removed)

Give the gift of sleep with this beautiful eye pillow. They are filled with the gentle weight of flaxseed to relax the muscles around the eyes and the scent of lavender, which has many relaxing properties. Literally every yogi’s dream.

A little extra:

There are many little extras that can be added to a yoga practice. From inspiring additions to gifts that provide complete comfort, there is an endless list of things that yoga teachers and lovers never knew they needed.

Hand knitted socks:

Comfort is something that all yoga lovers value. Gifting a pair of comfortable hand-knit socks that are ideal for savasana, yoga nidra, and sound baths can help ensure a yoga practice is as fulfilling as possible.

(Link removed)(Link removed)

Anyone who practices yoga will know the importance of breath, but there is always more to know about the fascinating subject. In this beautifully designed book “How to Breathe” you will find 25 simple exercises and lots of practical instructions that will help bring more mindfulness and calmness into daily life... two things that yoga lovers never tire of reading about.

Diary:

Mindfulness, meditation and journaling go hand in hand. Those who practice yoga love writing things down and would benefit from having a beautiful place for their words to live. This hand-sewn Live by the Sun, Love by the Moon journal has 200 lines, including day and month headings, making it the perfect place for yoga teachers and lovers to organize their thoughts.

Discover more of the best gifts for yoga teachers and yoga lovers in the Yogamatters Gift Guides (link removed)